Lisa Petrie

Lisa Petrie is a writer and specialist in marketing and public relations for arts and education organizations. She earned a DMA in flute performance from SUNY, Stony Brook, and is the mother of two musical kids. Lisa was the Content Manager for the Kids and Families section of San Francisco Classical Voice during 2011.

Articles By This Author

Lisa Petrie - July 5, 2011

The prizewinning pianist plays his favorite Brahms works at Music@Menlo. Here he reflects on touring and performing with his wife.

Lisa Petrie - June 23, 2011

Episode 9: Composing for Kids. Back in the day, composers from Bach to Bartok wrote music for beginning musicians, but that tradition is overlooked today. Composer Belinda Reynolds talks about the joys and the importance of writing music for younger players, and gives a few examples and tips as well.

Lisa Petrie - June 16, 2011

Episode 8: Finding a Music Teacher. How do parents find the teacher that is right for their child? Let SFCV help with our Tips & Advice and searchable Directory of Music Teachers. We discuss a few of the basic points, plus family-friendly concerts for the weekend, here.

Lisa Petrie - June 13, 2011

The violist talks about her life touring with the Takács Quartet, teaching, and what she misses about playing with the San Francisco Symphony, which she did for three decades.

Lisa Petrie - June 9, 2011

Episode 7: Latin and traditional Jazz festivals heat up. Break out the claves and the dance shoes, and watch out—these rhythms are infectious!

Lisa Petrie - June 9, 2011

Get out the family bikes or strap on the roller skates for a day of fresh air, exercise, music, and grub for “Sunday Streets” street closure and entertainment by the Bayview Opera House.

Lisa Petrie - June 9, 2011

Come witness the thrilling marriage between music and dance as the renowned City Ballet School presents its final spring concert of Peter and the Wolf narrated by David Bowie, and other madly fun works.